Is your property #FloodReady ?

Backwater Valve: Need, Cost, Location, & Maintenance

Claim your Basement Flooding Protection Rebates

Helping you stay connected and protected.

The City of Toronto has received thousands of complaints as a result of increased rainfall. Although wide-scale retrofits are being conducted throughout the city to mitigate the risk of flooding, homeowners must do their part to flood-proof their homes. As the number of homeowners installing basement flooding prevention devices grows, an increase in pressure is being placed on our sewer system, making homeowners who have not yet installed such devices more susceptible to basement flooding during extreme rainfall. To help ensure your property is flood-proofed, the City of Toronto has set this year’s subsidy funding to $3400 per property. Upgrades include the installation of a backwater valve to prevent the backup of human waste in your basement and sump pumps which help manage water around your foundation. Homeowners are encouraged to contract their insurance broker and to review their insurance policy for information on recent policy changes. Visit the City of Toronto’s website link for the most complete and up-to-date information: www.toronto.ca/water/stormwater

Thousands of homeowners have taken advantage a free Flood Prevention Assessment with Regional Stormwater Management Corporation. An independent Flood Prevention Specialist will assess the characteristics of your home and help you identify whether your home qualifies for the subsidy. Every home is different, and the specialists will help you determine which devices are right for your home. Each property owner will receive on the spot advice, a written estimate, and information on scheduling a Drainage Contractor.

Two important components of hazard mitigation are:

Assessing the vulnerability of buildings, and

Increasing building resistance to damage caused by hazard events.

This increased damage resistance is achieved through improvements in codes and standards, designs, methods, and materials used for new construction and post-disaster repair and recovery.

The causes of flooding

• Surface water flooding which occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms the drainage capacity of the local area.

• Sewer flooding that occurs when sewers are overwhelmed by heavy rainfall or when they become blocked. The likelihood of flooding depends on the capacity of the local sewerage system. Land and property can be flooded with water contaminated with raw sewage as a result. Rivers can also become polluted by sewer overflows. • Groundwater flooding that occurs when water levels in the ground

• Sewer flooding that occurs when sewers are overwhelmed by heavy rainfall or when they become blocked. The likelihood of flooding depends on the capacity of the local sewerage system. Land and property can be flooded with water contaminated with raw sewage as a result. Rivers can also become polluted by sewer overflows. • Groundwater flooding that occurs when water levels in the ground rise above surface levels. It is most likely to occur in areas underlain by permeable rocks, called aquifers. These can be extensive, regional aquifers, such as chalk or sandstone, or may be more local sand or river gravels in valley bottoms underlain by less permeable rocks.

• Groundwater flooding that occurs when water levels in the ground rise above surface levels. It is most likely to occur in areas underlain by permeable rocks, called aquifers. These can be extensive, regional aquifers, such as chalk or sandstone, or may be more local sand or river gravels in valley bottoms underlain by less permeable rocks.

A risk-based approach to managing floods

Floods are part of nature. It is not technically feasible nor economically affordable to prevent all properties from flooding. Therefore a risk-based approach is taken to achieve the best results possible using the budget and resources available. Our aim is to minimize the harm caused by flooding. This involves reducing the likelihood of flooding and reducing the impacts when flooding occurs. At the same time there are underlying pressures that are increasing risk, such as climate change, housing development or changes in land use.

Be Flood Ready this Flood Season

With the new Smart Backwater Valve System

Stay Connected And Protected

Our service offers complete flood and water damage protection. Whenever your backwater valve is activated you will get an email or text notification. You also have the option of shutting off your main water supply no matter where you are to prevent against the leading cause of basement flooding: Self-Flooding

Two-way Flood Protection

Typical Backwater valve system expose your home to self-flooding risk, as there is no easy way to determine if your valve is activated which would prevent any water from draining from your home.

$3,400 Rebate

Those homeowners who qualify can recieve up to $3,400 in flood prevention subsidies.

Early Flood Warning Emails and Text

Our system provides you with advanced awareness of flood risk to help you insure your valve is property functioning so that it protects your home when you need it.

Want to learn more about backwater valve systems?

Be Flood Ready this Flood Season

With the new Smart Backwater Valve System

Stay Connected And Protected

Our service offers complete flood and water damage protection. Whenever your backwater valve is activated you will get an email or text notification. You also have the option of shutting off your main water supply no matter where you are to prevent against the leading cause of basement flooding: Self-Flooding

Two-way Flood Protection

Typical Backwater valve system expose your home to self-flooding risk, as there is no easy way to determine if your valve is activated which would prevent any water from draining from your home.

$3,400 Rebate

Those homeowners who qualify can recieve up to $3,400 in flood prevention subsidies.

Early Flood Warning Emails and Text

Our system provides you with advanced awareness of flood risk to help you insure your valve is property functioning so that it protects your home when you need it.

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The Facts are Flooding in!

Don’t take the chance!

Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Toronto. Just because your home hasn’t flooded yet doesn’t mean it won’t this year. Homes in low-risk areas account for 25% of all flood claims. And in a high-risk area, your chances of flooding during a 30-year mortgage are 1 in 4.

Even a small flood could cost you thousands of dollars.

As little as two inches of water can cause devastating damage to your home, and most homeowners insurance won’t cover it.

Safeguard your home against the changing risks of each season.

Flood prevention costs less than you think!

On average, 80% of the cost of eligible flood prevention solutions are reimbursed by City of Toronto up to a maximum of $3,400. Upgrades include the installation of a backwater valve to prevent sewer backup, and the replacement or installation of a sump pump and backup battery to help manage water around your foundation. The City of Toronto is encouraging residents to take appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding. Please visit the link below for the most up to date information: www.toronto.ca/water/basementflooding